In the depths of the county's people's hospital, in a corner of the intensive care unit, an elderly man in his seventies lies quietly. For more than ten days, he seemed to be tightly entangled by illness, and he never showed signs of awakening. And this contest with death, for the only daughter Liu Lan, is not only a spiritual torment, but also an economic catastrophe.
The medical expenses of nearly 2,000 yuan a day are flowing inexorably, making the already stretched family even worse. The new housing loan in the county, daily expenses, and the cost of raising two young children all fell on the shoulders of Liu Lan and her husband. At this moment, the serious illness of the old father undoubtedly put the family in an unprecedented predicament.
My father was a lover of wine, and he couldn't do without the contents of the cup for three meals a day. However, no one thought that this dedication to wine would become the fuse for his downfall. One night half a month ago, my father suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage due to excessive drinking and was rushed to the hospital. From that moment on, Liu Lan's life fell into endless darkness and struggle.
She traveled far and wide, asking friends and family for help, but she still struggled to fill the huge hole in medical bills. The refusal of rural medical insurance for this situation made her feel desperate and helpless. Looking at her unconscious father on the hospital bed every day, Liu Lan's heart is like a knife, but she is helpless.
Today, she plucked up the courage to call her aunt, and said the decision hidden in her heart in a trembling voice: give up ** and take her father home. She knew what that meant, and she knew what the blame and criticism it would bring. However, in the face of her family's predicament and the helplessness of reality, she really has no better choice.
My aunt looked at her haggard face and tears in her eyes, and her heart was also mixed. She knew how difficult and painful this decision was for Liu Lan, and she also knew that she had done her best. In the end, my aunt nodded and agreed to this helpless but realistic decision.
The news was transmitted back to the village, and there was a lot of discussion for a while. Some people accused Liu Lan of being unfilial, and some expressed understanding and sympathy. However, for these discussions and accusations, Liu Lan has no time to take care of them. She knows that her decision is for the future and happiness of her entire family, even if it means carrying a lifetime of guilt and regret.